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The Rise of Barry Goldwater
40:32 - 45:33 (05:00)
Despite being initially condemned by many Republicans, the far-right views and controversial statements of Barry Goldwater eventually gained mainstream popularity among Republicans in the 1960s, with his rhetoric often being influenced by extreme groups such as the John Birch Society.
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The John Birch Society's controversial and effective tactics of alarming people about communism and civil rights made it challenging for Republicans like Barry Goldwater to embrace them fully.
40:32 - 42:31 (01:58)
Summary
The John Birch Society's controversial and effective tactics of alarming people about communism and civil rights made it challenging for Republicans like Barry Goldwater to embrace them fully. They frequently published reports accusing civil rights leaders of communist subversion and accusing people of color of conspiring to divide and dominate the country.
ChapterThe Rise of Barry Goldwater
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses Barry Goldwater's involvement with the John Birch Society and their extreme beliefs, including their stance on nuclear weaponry.
42:32 - 44:34 (02:02)
Summary
The podcast discusses Barry Goldwater's involvement with the John Birch Society and their extreme beliefs, including their stance on nuclear weaponry.
ChapterThe Rise of Barry Goldwater
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Goldwater is a pivotal figure in American politics, shaping the conservative movement and paving the way for Reagan and Trump.
44:34 - 45:33 (00:58)
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Goldwater is a pivotal figure in American politics, shaping the conservative movement and paving the way for Reagan and Trump. His success stemmed from his ability to build a coalition of working-class Southerners, Midwesterners, and libertarians who felt left behind by the GOP.